Archive · 23 Dec 2025
PayU Advances 2025 CSR Agenda with Digital Safety and Livelihood Initiatives
PayU, a big fintech company, did many good things in 2025 to help people in India.
They taught kids in rural areas about staying safe online through fun activities.
They also helped women start small businesses like bee-keeping and mushroom farming.
PayU's leaders also mentored students and teachers to share knowledge about technology and careers.
Last year, they taught many people about digital payments in villages and remote areas.
PayU wants to make sure everyone in India can use digital money safely and easily.
PayU executed CSR initiatives in 2025 benefiting 50,000+ rural individuals, 140 women, and 450 students/educators.
Partnered with DSCI for Cyber for Youth Program, improving cybersecurity knowledge by 62.5%-82.3% in rural Karnataka.
Collaborated with NeevJivan NGO to empower women entrepreneurs in Maharashtra through sustainable livelihood projects.
Engaged with Teach for India to mentor 450 students and educators on technology and entrepreneurship.
Previously implemented Village Adoption and Digital Vans initiatives, reaching 5,000+ and 50,238 beneficiaries respectively.
- Who
- PayU, DSCI, NeevJivan NGO, Teach for India
- What
- CSR initiatives for digital safety and sustainable livelihoods
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurugram)
- Why
- To bridge digital divide, empower underserved communities, and drive financial inclusion
- Organization
- PayU
- Year
- 2025
- Beneficiaries
- 50,000+ rural, 140 women, 450 students/educators
- Partners
- DSCI, NeevJivan NGO, Teach for India
- Locations
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurugram
- Programs
- Cyber for Youth, Model Village, Village Adoption, Digital Vans
- Impact
- 62.5%-82.3% knowledge improvement in cybersecurity
- Businesses Empowered
- 4.5 lakhs+
